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By Pat Graham AP Sports Writer DENVER » Backup catcher Hec- tor Sanchez played a starring role in a wild win. He could get used to this. Sanchez hit two of San Fran - cisco's six homers, including a grand slam in the 11th inning Wednesday that gave the Giants a thrilling 12-10 victory over the Colorado Rockies. With the Giants on the verge of being swept in a three-game series at Coors Field for the first time in 12 years, Sanchez drove a fastball from Chad Bettis (0- 1) into the bushes behind center field. He also hit a solo homer in the eighth. "Everybody wants to be the hero," said Sanchez, who was spelling Buster Posey in a day game following a night contest. "Everybody wants to do well." Catching the entire game, Sanchez was starting to feel his legs cramp in the late in - nings. It certainly didn't affect his swing, as he fouled off quite a few pitches from Bettis be- fore connecting. He almost in- stantly raised his hand because, "I knew it was out of the park," he said. So did Bettis. But the reliever had no other choice than to try to blow a fastball by him with the count full and bases loaded. BasEBall Sanchez's grand slam in 11th carries Giants Backup catcher comes up with big home run in San Francisco's thrilling victory DaviD Zalubowski — The associaTeD Press The san Francisco Giants' hector sanchez (right) follows through on a grand slam as colorado rockies catcher wilin rosario watches during the 11th inning wednesday in Denver. DaviD Zalubowski — The associaTeD Press san Francisco Giants starting pitcher Matt cain works against the colorado rockies in the first inning wednesday in Denver. cain allowed seven runs, 10 hits and three walks in six innings and is 0-3 with a 4.35 era in five starts. Online: For more news on the san Francisco Giants this season visit redbluffdailynews.cOm/giants. Online: For more news on the oakland a's this season visit redbluffdailynews.cOm/athletics. By Josh Dubow AP Sports Writer OaKlaND » Over the course of a 162-game season, every team will go through some rough stretches. It's just been a long time since the Oakland Athletics have en - dured one at home. Martin Perez pitched his second consecutive shutout to extend his scoreless innings streak to 26 and the Texas Rangers wrapped up a three- game sweep of the A's with a 3-0 victory Wednesday. "You're going to have your lit - tle lumps in the road," A's third baseman Josh Donaldson said. "Everybody knows that here. We just have to come back." The A's lost three straight for the first time since last Au - gust and were swept at home for the first time since September 2012 against the Angels, ending a streak of 32 straight home se - ries with at least one win. Texas' first sweep against Oakland since September 2012 moved the Rangers into first place in the AL West, a half- BasEBall Perez helps Rangers sweep A's with win Oakland loses three straight for first time since August, first home sweep since 2012 ben MarGoT — The associaTeD Press oakland athletics second baseman nick Punto (top) is upended by the Texas rangers' elvis andrus aer making a double play. rangers 3, athletics 0 up next: Today, at houston astros, 5:10 p.m., Tv on csn. THE SCORE giants 12, rOckies 10 (11) up next: Giants host the cleveland indians at 7:15 p.m. Friday, Tv on csnba. THE SCORE By Rich Greene rgreene@redbluffdailynews.com @richgreenenews on Twitter CORNiNG » A wrestling organiza- tion with world-class credentials will be holding an all ages clinic in Corning on May 4. The clinic, being put on by Wres - tling Prep, is a chance for local wrestlers to get world-class in- struction without leaving the north state, according to the event's pro- moters. Elements of folkstyle, freestyle and Greco-Roman wrestling will be covered for beginner through advanced wrestlers. Wrestling Prep has facilities in San Jose and St. Louis. The clinic runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and includes five hours of in - struction and lunch. The cost is $20 per wrestler. Fees may be waived for wres- tlers who cannot afford to pay be- cause of financial hardships. Club coaches are asked to ver- ify the hardship and for every five wrestlers a team brings, one free entry will be provided. Due to the anticipated interest the event is being limited to the first 100 entries to preserve the constructiveness of the sessions. Wrestlers from Corning, Red Bluff, Los Molinos, Orland, Ander - son, Redding, Palo Cedro, Burney, Susanville, Chico, Greenville and Willows have already registered. To RSVP for the event call (916) 616-3097. For more information about Wrestling Prep visit wrestling - prep.com. WREstliNG Clinic with top-flight instruction coming to Corning Wrestling Prep holding event May 4 for all ages with world-class sessions By Rich Greene rgreene@redbluffdailynews.com @richgreenenews on Twitter CORNiNG » The sixth annual golf tournament fundraiser to raise proceeds for Corning Union Ele- mentary School District students is scheduled for May 10 at Sevil- lano Links. The tournament is put on by the non-profit Corning Elementary Ed- ucation Foundation. Check-in for the tournament will begin at 8 a.m., with a shot- gun start scheduled for 9 a.m. and a luncheon immediately following play. Raffle prizes along with closet to the pin, putting and a hole-in-one contest are scheduled. Those interested in forming a team or contributing as a sponsor are asked to contact Barbara Toy for more information at 824-7701, ext. 1256, or by email at btoy@ corningelementary.org. GOlf fuNDRaisER Tournament to benefit Corning Union Elementary Golden state coach Mark Jackson sat on the scorer's table at oracle arena and tried to envision what it will look and sound like when the warriors host the los angeles clippers for Game 3 tonight. NBa PlayOffs Postseason motto: 'Loud. Proud. Warriors.' full stOry On Page b2 chester beat visiting los Mo- linos 25-4 Tuesday in a Five star league game. The game was called aer five innings. reanna Trujillo scored five times for chester. los Molinos dropped to 1-13, 1-5. sOftBall Chester pounds Lady Bulldogs red bluff (15-4) will play the Mariposa county Grizzlies (12- 3) at 2 p.m. on Day 2 of the hilmar Tournament. The corn- ing cardinals continue play at the willows tournament. BasEBall Teams continue tournament games a colleague calls capt. lee Joon-seok the nicest person on the ship. with more than 40 years' experience, lee could speak with eloquence about the romance and danger of a life spent on ships. sOuth KOREa Doomed ferry captain had 40 years at sea full stOry On Page b3 wrestling PreP clinic may 4: instruction 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. with lunch. cost is $20 per wrestler. limited to first 100 entries. For more information, visit wrestlingprep.com. call (916) 616-3097 to reserve a spot. gOlf tOurney fundraiser may 10: check-in at 8 a.m. at se- villano links, 9 a.m. shotgun start. raffle and closest to pin, putting, hole-in-one contests. OaKlaND » PaGE 2 GiaNts » PaGE 2 SPORTS » redbluffdailynews.com thursday, april 24, 2014 » More aT facebOOk.cOm/rbdailynews anD twitter.cOm/redbluffnews B1